Lisa Denney
About Lisa Denney
Lisa Denney is a Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute, where she has worked since 2015. She has extensive experience in politics and governance, having previously held roles as a Research Fellow and Teaching Assistant, and has contributed to various research projects on governance and democratic accountability.
Work at ODI
Lisa Denney has served as a Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2015. In this role, she is involved in the Politics and Governance programme, focusing on projects related to political economy and governance. She contributes insights on governance and democratic accountability, and participates in research concerning adaptive management and peacebuilding. Denney collaborates with a team of experts, including Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou and Stephanie Diepeveen, to address complex issues in governance.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Denney holds a PhD in International Politics from Aberystwyth University, which she completed from 2007 to 2010. She also earned an MScEcon in Security Studies from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, between 2005 and 2006. Earlier, she obtained a BA in International Relations from The University of Queensland, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in governance, political economy, and adaptive programming.
Background
Denney's professional background includes various roles in research and academia. She worked as a Research Fellow in Politics and Governance at ODI from 2010 to 2015. Prior to that, she was a Research Assistant at the University of Queensland for seven months in 2006-2007. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at Aberystwyth University from 2007 to 2009. Denney also gained practical experience as an intern at Conciliation Resources in Sierra Leone in 2007.
Achievements
As a research associate, Lisa Denney engages with multiple international development agencies, including DFAT, DFID, and Irish Aid. Her work involves providing technical assistance and capacity support to governments and civil society organizations, particularly in the areas of adaptive programming and politically informed approaches. Denney has extensive country experience across various regions, including Southeast Asia and Africa, which informs her research and project work.